Blood Orange Bourbon Cocktail

Ingredients

• 3 oz. bourbon
• 1.5 oz. blood orange juice
• 2 dashes angostura bitters
• .5 oz thyme simple syrup (see below for recipe)
• 1 sprig of thyme (for garnish)
• 1 orange peel (for garnish)

Thyme Simple Syrup

Combine equal parts of fine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a low boil. Remove from heat. Add 6-10 sprigs of fresh thyme and let steep for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 4 large ice cubes.
2. Stir with a cocktail spoon.
3. Strain into a glass with 4 new large ice cubes.
4. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and/or a twist of orange peel.

“10 Creative Cocktails.” BridalGuide, 10 Oct. 2014, www.bridalguide.com/planning/wedding-reception/creative-cocktails. Photo Credit: Carol Lee.